2020 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 oil level

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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
These warning lights will co
me on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the i
gnition switch is
first turned to “ON” or the op
eration mode is put in ON.
Wa rn in g l ig h t s
Do this
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Charging system warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
P. 5-77
(Illuminates and intermittent sounds)
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
P. 5-15
Oil pressure warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine, then check the engine oil
level.If the light comes on while the engine oil le
vel is normal, have the system checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of
your choice as soon
as possible.
P. 5-77
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Warning lights
Features and controls 5-77
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunc- tion in the charging system or when the igni-tion switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON. When the engine is started, the lightshould go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before driving.
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This light comes on when the engine oil pres-sure is below normal. If the light stays on while driving, stop the engine as soon as pos-sible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
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This light comes on in red if the coolant tem- perature becomes excessively high.
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This light comes on when any door is open ornot completely closed. When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and any door is open or ajar, atone will sound 4 times to inform the driver that any door is not properly shut.
NOTE
 Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine malfunction i
ndicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Che
ck engine light”) is
on. The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD information (especially exhaustemission data), which ma
y be lost if the bat-
tery cable is disconne
cted while the engine
malfunction indicator is
on. This will make it
difficult to diagnose the cause of future prob- lems.
Charging system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
immediately and
contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning light
CAUTION If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not low, have
your vehicle checked at
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
This warning light does not show the amount of oil in the crankcase. This can only be determined by checking the oil level with the dipstick with the engine turned off.
High coolant temperature warning light - red
CAUTION If the light comes on
during vehicle opera-
tion, it indicates that
the engine is possibly
overheating. Continue
d driving could make
the engine fail. Immedi
ately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and ta
ke appropriate action.
(Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.)NOTE
 The high coolant temp
erature warning light
may illuminate when
the vehicle has been
driven at high speeds or on hilly roads. This illuminating does not ne
cessarily indicate a
problem. It should stop if you keep the engine running for a whil
e or continue driv-
ing the vehicle.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off.
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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
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Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Look for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for proper pressure.Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out. As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure sensorswhen the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, onl
y be performed by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turnsignal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or
other leaks. Make sure
all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you
can smell fuel, you need
to find out why imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that youcan avoid an accident or injury. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself and your passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather c
onditions. Leave plenty
of stopping distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead.  Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors, your blind spots, and use your turn- signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicycl
ists, and pedestrians.
 Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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 Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals and wiring. During extremely cold weather, the battery willnot be as strong. Al
so, the battery power
level may drop because more power is used for cold starting and driving.Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. During extreme cold weather, it is possi-ble that a very low battery could freeze.  Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-uptime to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.  Stay at low speeds at first so that the man- ual transaxle oil or the automatic transaxle fluid has time to spread to all the lubrica- tion points.
Tires Lights Fluid leaks
Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause seriousinjury or death. Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working wi
th your battery, or
let a skilled mechanic do it.
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Loading information Driving safety 6-7
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Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight,accessory weight, and normal occupant weight and dividing by two.Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of - (a) Curb weight;(b) Accessory weight; (c) Vehicle capacity weight; and (d) Production options weight.Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maxi-mum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant.
Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of those stan- dard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to theextent that these items are avail- able as factory- installed equip- ment (whether installed or not).Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg)
* times the vehicle’s
designated seating capacity.Production options weight: thecombined weight of thoseinstalled regular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those standarditems which they
replace, not pre-
viously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, includingheavy duty brakes, ride levelers,roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
* times the number of
specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is 3)Occupant distribution: Occupant distribution within the passenger compartment (In your vehicle thedistribution is 2 in front, 1 in sec- ond row seat) * : 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by U.S.A. regulations.
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engi
ne hood approximately
8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil betwee
n the recommended oil
change intervals. Before starting the engine,check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and gently
reinsert it all the way.
Slowly pull the dipsti
ck straight out and
check the oil level by checking the upper sur- face of the dipstick. Th
e oil level must not go
above the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line which shows the minimum amo
unt of oil required,
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood. Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the engine hood com- pletely closed, it c
ould open up while driv-
ing.
NOTE
 If this does not clos
e the engine hood prop-
erly, drop it again from a slightly higherposition.  Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depending on how strongly or whereyou push down, you could create a dent in the vehicle body.
View of the engine compart- ment 1- Engine oil level dipstick 2- Air cleaner filter 3- Battery 4- Brake fluid5- Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6- Engine oil filler cap 7- Radiator cap8- Engine cool
ant reservoir
Engine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
NOTE
If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipe off the dipstick and
reinsert it. Wait a
moment and then recheck the oil level by checking the upper surfa
ce of the dipstick.
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Engine coolant
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
9
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne 0W-20 Synthetic
Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting. If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn- thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20grade oils displaying th
e ILSAC certification
can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20Synthetic Engine Oil s
hould be used at the
next oil change to maintain optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting. The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Only use high quality
replacement filters on
this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-tions for Mitsubishi Mo
tors Genuine oil fil-
ters require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A MitsubishiMotors Genuine oil filter
is the best replace-
ment filter. Follow the installation instructions printed onthe filter.
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The engine coolant reservoir (A) lets youquickly see when you need to add coolant. When the engine is cold
, the level of the cool-
ant in the reservoir should be between the “F”(FULL) and “L” (LOW) marks. The radiator usually stays full so there is no reason to remove the radiator cap (B) except when youcheck the coolant freeze point or replace the antifreeze coolant.
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection
against corrosion and
rust formation on all me
tals, including alumi-
num, and prevents clogs in some parts of theengine. If you need to add coolant often, or if the level in the reservoir does not drop when theengine cools, the c
ooling system should be
pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice for testing.
To replace the oil filter
Engine coolant To check the coolant level
FULL LOW
To add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine Super Long
Life Coolant Premium” or equivalent
*.
* : similar high quality
ethylene glycol
based non-silicate
, non-amine, non-
nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technologyCAUTION Do not use alcohol or
methanol antifreeze or
any engine coolants th
at contain them. Using
the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminum parts.
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Air cleaner filter 9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The radiator cap must be
sealed tight to pre-
vent losing coolant, which may result in engine damage. Only use a Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts radiator cap, or anapproved equivalent.
 Do not overfill the reservoir.  Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed and lets the coolant flow from the reservoir back to the radiatorwhen the engine cools down. If you need to change the cap, use the exact same kind.
 Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only whenit is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con- tents of the reservoi
r must be protected
against freezing. Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean.  If the engine coolan
t temperature does not
rise after the engine
is warmed-up, take
your vehicle to an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if necessary.
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The air cleaner filter
will get dirty and dusty
from use and not filter
properly. Replace it
with a new filter using the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
 The required concentrati
on of anti-freeze dif-
fers depending on the
expected ambient tem-
perature.Above -31 °F (-35 °C) : 50 % concentration of anti-freeze Below -31 °F (-35 °C) : 60 % concentrationof anti-freeze You can check the concentration level with a gauge from an automotive supply store, oryour authorized Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer or
service station can check it for you. Do not use water to adjust the concentration of coolant. Do not top off the reservoir with plain water only. Water by itself bo
ils at a lower temper-
ature and does not stop rust or freezing. If thewater freezes, it will
damage your cooling
system. Do not use tapwater. It can cause corrosion and rust.
Radiator cap
CAUTION
WA R N I N G Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the radiator
cap. Otherwise hot
steam or boiling c
oolant could spray up
from the filler po
rt and scald you.
Points to remember
Air cleaner filter
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Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
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1. Unclamp the cover. Open up the top of the cover and take out th
e air cleaner filter.
2. Replacing the air clea
ner filter and put the
cover back on in its original position.
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Whenever the manual transaxle oil level ischecked, add oil to maintain the proper level,if necessary. Refill or change with the oil according to the table below.
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The continuously variable transmission(CVT) should be maintained and serviced byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level. Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti-mum transmission performance. Do not use any fluid additives to the trans- mission.
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The windshield washer
fluid reservoir is in
the engine compartment.
CAUTION Take care not to scra
tch the engine air flow
sensor when removing
the air cleaner cover.
NOTE
Genuine Mitsubishi Moto
rs Parts are recom-
mended when replacing th
e air cleaner filter.
 After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the hinges at the bottom of cover are firmly set.
Manual transaxle oil
(if so
equipped)Oil type

Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL ECO API GL-4
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)
Fluid type

CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives

Washer fluid
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